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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who spoke for and was responsible for servants, slaves, and tenants?
(a) The head of the household.
(b) They were responsible for themselves.
(c) The colonial government.
(d) No one was responsible for them.

2. What was Philadelphia's approximate population in 1760?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 30,000.
(c) 40,000.
(d) 20,000.

3. In colonial America, why did officer holders receive honors and titles?
(a) To give honor where honor is due.
(b) To solicit money for polictical causes.
(c) To impress and show up their peers.
(d) To inspire respect and obedience from the common people.

4. What was the highest level of knowledge of a trade in colonial America?
(a) Journeyman.
(b) Apprentice.
(c) Expert.
(d) Master.

5. What supported the colonial southern plantations that made networks of influence unnecessary?
(a) Family networks.
(b) Outside investors.
(c) Farming.
(d) Slavery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship did the British farmer have with the land he worked?

2. Who in colonial America had the best opportunity to become wealthy?

3. What would eventually secure the people's right to participate in government?

4. How was high office in colonial America considered?

5. How was the Anglican church part of politics in Britain?

(see the answer key)

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